Love your books, delighted to see fifth book in Saxon series coming in October, been waiting a long time - can't wait
Carole Dunne
I've been a fan of yours for quite some time, though it's only now that my own book is published that I realize how much authors appreciate letters from their readers. I've decided to start sending thank you notes to authors I enjoy, and I'm very pleased to start with you. I was introduced to your books through the Arthur series, which I loved, but each new series has gotten even better. I'm in the middle of the Saxon series right now, though I think my favorites so far have been the grail quest books; the Hundred Years War is one of my favorite periods of history, and you captured it fantastically. I was extremely pleased to see the Agincourt announcement on your website. It seems strange that it took me so long to finally start reading the Sharpe books, especially since I've watched and enjoyed many of the movies, but last week I took the plunge, starting with Sharpe's Tiger. I loved it. I tend to read four or five books at once, in many different genres (my own books are horror/thrillers), so it will take me a while to get through the entire series, but that just means I get to enjoy them for that much longer. Thank you very much for your books, and for the hard work you obviously put into them. You're one of my favorite authors.
Dan Wells
Thank you! And best of luck with your book.
I just wanted to say you are my favorite author. I first read "The Archer's Tale" and I was hooked.
Jim Jones
Hi Bernard, I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your novels, especially the Sharpe series and the Grail Quest books. They read extremely well. I like the plot twists and easy humor and dialogue that always feels authentic. I especially wanted you to know that your Sharpe novels helped me get through some very stressful times and I am very grateful for that. Please keep writing more great books. I'll definitely be looking out for them =)
Freddie Yap
Dear Mr Cornwell, I have just finished reading the Starbuck's having also recently completed Sharpe. Would you kindly consider more in the American series because they are certainly equal to Sharpie. I want to know what happens next!!! Kind Regards, Roger Ellis
More Obidiah please.
Russ Kennedy
You rock man!
Chris S.
First off, an apology. It took me a long time to get around to it. I'd had the Warlord Chronicles on my shelf for some time before I finally read them. Heavens I could NOT put them down. I started and kept going until I'd read all three. A real sense of legend and history tied together, which really touched my heart and soul. I often find that I most often cry at films not books. Yours were the exception. I found myself moved at many moments but perhaps most memorably when Derfel lost his daughter at Lancelot's horrific ambition. Certainly I think you really do create the very best heroes and villains. People you learn to love and hate... and of course, with respect to the villains, love to hate! In my current role I design computer games and write screenplays for games. Although writing a screenplay for a game is, in many ways, very different from that of writing for a film... I very much felt that the Warlord Chronicles would make for fantastic films! I keep my writers fingers crossed. So, thank you so much for such an enjoyable reading experience. As a cornish Englishman I have loved the Arthurian legend all my life. You brought that legend to life in a very fresh and delightful way. Thank you again. Kind regards, Nick p.s. I have also just finished Agincourt. Wonderful! p.p.s. If you ever need a scriptwriter... I'd do it for free ;-) (solicitation now ended).
Nick Dixon
Dear Mr. Cornwell, Yes! Thanks so much that you have another book in the Saxon Chronicles coming out ("The Burning Land".) I will not wait for the American edition in January, but will preorder the British edition for October. Unlike most of your other readers, I enjoyed "Agincourt", but it wasn't high on my list of favorites among your books (and I have read them all, and have all your DVD's. My favorites among your heroes are Sharpe, Uhtred, Starbuck, and, of course Derfel. from the Arthur books. Again, I congratulate you on your great grasp of history, your mastery of action writing, and your many great character creations! Sincerely, Elizabeth Kaufman
To Neil Cox, who in a June 19th posting is looking for a novel on the battle of Hastings: Read "Housecarl" by Laurence J. Brown! The hero is Ranulf, a member of Harold Godwineson's elite bodyguard. I almost felt like I was holding a Cornwell novel while I read it. The second Ranulf novel, "Cold Heart, Cruel Hand" deals with the resistance of Hereward the Wake and is just as good! More books in the series are planned. Alan Kempner